88 key pick-up! (well just 44)

[Farrell]

Hi Debbie - I had the same experience with Bill's key clamps. I was walking across a marble floor with a set of Yamy C3 keys and - "kaboom!". Major repairs ensued.

I told Bill about it and he offered some sort of retro-fit for existing key clamps out there - and he changed his new clamps to a more durable arrangement. I added washers as you did.

Terry Farrell

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  Bill's clamps are wonderful!  However, do use some caution when carrying keys by the clamp handles.  

  First, speaking of the original wood clamps with leather handles.  With age and usage the leather does rot.  Not fun when the tech was carrying a set of clamped keys in to my shop for keybushing.  One handle broke and sent a half set of perfect, white ivories down to the cement driveway.  'Head' first, of course.  Major repairs ensued.

  So...I thought the aluminum with the nylon handles were a fantastic improvement.  Until flipping a set on the bench and one of the handle attaching screws pulled through the nylon handle!  The hole in the nylon had enlarged.

  Now I've modified the handles with the addition of fender washers between the screw heads and the handles.  All's well so far.

  Best bet, frequently inspect for wear.

  Debbie Legg
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